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Change Leadership Communication Tips
Are You Being Heard?
“I’ve said this five times!” We often get frustrated with our organizations for “not getting it”. How many times do we have to say the same thing to the same people to get the idea across?
One of the biggest mistakes we make is to let our communication within our [...]
Layoff Communication Advice and Tips
Should you use a “strategic leak” approach?
Last Thursday, I was honored to lead the Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA) Breakfast discussion regarding how to move an organization forward after a Reduction In Force (RIF). The audience was full of experienced HR professionals who openly shared their practices. One of the most interesting topics [...]
Lead Cross-Functional Teams
My thoughts about today’s entry - Leading Cross-Functional Teams - brought me back to my days at Babson College. Two things came to mind: group work and the case method of teaching. Now this isn’t an advertisement for Babson but the MBA program there is excellent.
Group work is a big component of the program. At [...]
Personal Brand Building
I’m a consultant that relies on word of mouth and referrals to drive my business. As a result, I think about my “brand” and how others perceive me on a regular basis. The first step to building your personal brand is to do great work. If I deliver results to my clients on time and [...]
Public Speaking: The Best Six-Word Speeches
Six-Word memoirs, stories, mottos and novels(!) are all the rage right now. I came across the Best Six-Word Speeches list that follows on the SpeakerNet News site. SpeakerNet News subscribers are some of the most talented and busiest public speakers out there. I thought I’d share it with you because who better to write the [...]